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Gigi

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Small

About Gigi

Arlington, VA

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Female
Small
(0-25 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Gigi's Compatibility

  • This pet has good compatibility with kids.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

  • This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Gigi's Story

Gigi is a loving, affectionate, and often cuddly dog who wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you all curled up in a ball and to be where you are at all times. She will thrive with a person or family who can give her a bit of room to roam, regular long walks, and attention. Gigi is so calm in her snuggly state that she has even sat in a ball up on someone’s desk, and a recliner or couch or bed or floor are all equally fine to her.<br/><br/>Gigi does well with older children, say 6 and older. She has allowed herself to be dressed up to play with them.<br/><br/>When around other dogs or outside she is an active explorer and can be very enthusiastic about where she wants to go (note: this translates to pulling that can be quite sudden or hard, so she should only be walked be someone experienced who can manage a sudden strong jerk on the leash.)<br/><br/>Gigi has only occasionally made a play for food around the house, mostly when bored, though be aware that she is very capable of thrusting so strongly with her tiny legs that she can make it up to a dining room table! This only happened 1-2 times but I have to share so no one loses their dinner unaware! She can also be an excellent guard dog as she is alert to noises outside and will bark back accordingly; as a result she would probably do better in a neighborhood or community with some space for quiet.<br/><br/>We're still evaluating her around cats.<br/><br/>Gender: Spayed Female<br/><br/>Approx. DOB: 8/9/2017<br/><br/>Weight: about 20 poundsPLEASE NOTE: we only adopt to residents of the DC metro area, which includes DC, Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties in MD, and Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun Counties in VA.<br/><br/>Please see our adoption guidelines at https://spcanova.org/about-us/adoption-policies/.

Gigi is a loving, affectionate, and often cuddly dog who wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you all curled up in a ball and to be where you are at all times. She will thrive with a person or family who can give her a bit of room to roam, regular long walks, and attention. Gigi is so calm in her snuggly state that she has even sat in a ball up on someone’s desk, and a recliner or couch or bed or floor are all equally fine to her.

Gigi does well with older children, say 6 and older. She has allowed herself to be dressed up to play with them.

When around other dogs or outside she is an active explorer and can be very enthusiastic about where she wants to go (note: this translates to pulling that can be quite sudden or hard, so she should only be walked be someone experienced who can manage a sudden strong jerk on the leash.)

Gigi has only occasionally made a play for food around the house, mostly when bored, though be aware that she is very capable of thrusting so strongly with her tiny legs t

Gigi is a loving, affectionate, and often cuddly dog who wants nothing more than to snuggle next to you all curled up in a ball and to be where you are at all times. She will thrive with a person or family who can give her a bit of room to roam, regular long walks, and attention. Gigi is so calm in her snuggly state that she has even sat in a ball up on someone’s desk, and a recliner or couch or bed or floor are all equally fine to her.

Gigi does well with older children, say 6 and older. She has allowed herself to be dressed up to play with them.

When around other dogs or outside she is an active explorer and can be very enthusiastic about where she wants to go (note: this translates to pulling that can be quite sudden or hard, so she should only be walked be someone experienced who can manage a sudden strong jerk on the leash.)

Gigi has only occasionally made a play for food around the house, mostly when bored, though be aware that she is very capable of thrusting so strongly with her tiny legs that she can make it up to a dining room table! This only happened 1-2 times but I have to share so no one loses their dinner unaware! She can also be an excellent guard dog as she is alert to noises outside and will bark back accordingly; as a result she would probably do better in a neighborhood or community with some space for quiet.

We're still evaluating her around cats.

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How To Adopt

Gigi was listed as Adoptable by SPCA of Northern Virginia
How can I adopt Gigi?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with SPCA of Northern Virginia. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Gigi is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to SPCA of Northern Virginia for details on the pet.
When can I meet Gigi?
If you've submitted an inquiry, SPCA of Northern Virginia will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Gigi, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to SPCA of Northern Virginia, and they'll be happy to help!
SPCA of Northern Virginia's Adoption Policy
CAT ADOPTION POLICIES Thank you for considering adopting a cat from us! Please read our adoption policies below. Policies -cats must be indoors only -cats can not be declawed -kittens must be adopted in pairs unless you already have a young, compatible cat at home -adoptions are a lifetime commitment An adoption official makes all final adoption decisions with input from the foster parent. These policies are designed to ensure the health and safety of our cats and the compatibility of the cat with their adoptive family. Our adoption fee is $150 for one cat/kitten and $250 for a pair. These fees help defray the veterinary expenses we have incurred which includes: exams, FELV/FIV testing,age-appropriate distemper and rabies vaccinations,spaying/neutering,* deworming and all other necessary care. Additional information on our cat adoption policy can be found here: http://www.spcanova.org/adoption/catguidelines.php

Gigi is from SPCA of Northern Virginia

[Arlington, VA]

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